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Lying face down helps prevent severe injuries in bear attacks: Japan study

CCTV camera footage of a bear walking inside a supermarket in Numata, Gunma prefecture. Bears have killed a record nine people in Japan this year, the highest since 2006 when the survey started.
CCTV camera footage of a bear walking inside a supermarket in Numata, Gunma prefecture. Bears have killed a record nine people in Japan this year, the highest since 2006 when the survey started.

Hong Kong records first local case of mosquito-borne virus chikungunya

Hong Kong has recorded 46 cases of chikungunya this year, all of which were imported.
Hong Kong has recorded 46 cases of chikungunya this year, all of which were imported.

Japan grapples with deepfake pornography, with laws yet to catch up

According to a survey by a US security firm, 95,820 deepfake videos were found on the internet in 2023, 98 per cent of which were pornography.
According to a survey by a US security firm, 95,820 deepfake videos were found on the internet in 2023, 98 per cent of which were pornography.

Below-zero chill to sweep across South Korea from Oct 27

Although below-zero temperatures are not expected in Seoul, the capital will likely see the lowest temperatures so far this fall.
Although below-zero temperatures are not expected in Seoul, the capital will likely see the lowest temperatures so far this fall.

Calls for restraint as anti-Cambodian sentiment grows in South Korea

Experts warn against associating criminal networks operating there with innocent Cambodian residents in Korea.
Experts warn against associating criminal networks operating there with innocent Cambodian residents in Korea.

New Japan PM tells Trump that US alliance is paramount in first phone call

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers her first policy speech in the parliament, in Tokyo, Japan, October 24, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers her first policy speech in the parliament, in Tokyo, Japan, October 24, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

US not abandoning Taiwan for China deal, says Rubio

US. Secretary of State Marco Rubio departing for Doha from Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Oct 25.
US. Secretary of State Marco Rubio departing for Doha from Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Oct 25.

Japan PM says strong US ties ‘top priority’ after phone call with Trump

US President Donald Trump (left) and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi spoke for the first time since Ms Takaichi took office earlier this week.
US President Donald Trump (left) and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi spoke for the first time since Ms Takaichi took office earlier this week.

Tens of thousands brave rain at East Asia’s largest pride march in Taiwan

People participate in the annual Taiwan Pride parade in Taipei, Taiwan on Oct 25, 2025.
People participate in the annual Taiwan Pride parade in Taipei, Taiwan on Oct 25, 2025.

Top China official says peaceful ‘reunification’ with Taiwan is best path forward: Xinhua

Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Chairman Wang Huning speaks at the opening session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 4, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo
Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Chairman Wang Huning speaks at the opening session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 4, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.